Herbed Cheese Spread

Rating: 4.75 stars
12 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 9
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Tastes just like the expensive Boursin® cheese spread you buy at the store. Reduced-fat cream cheese works well in this recipe. Delicious spread on crackers or as a fill on celery sticks. Good shelf life in the refrigerator. This can be eaten right way, but it's best if refrigerated for at least one day before serving.

By lutzflcat

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
additional:
1 day
total:
1 day
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 cup
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Mix cream cheese, garlic, vermouth, parsley, salt, basil, tarragon, sage, and white pepper in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 day before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
102 calories; protein 2.2g; carbohydrates 1.3g; fat 9.8g; cholesterol 30.8mg; sodium 156.1mg. Full Nutrition
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lutzflcat
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Rating: 5 stars
12/21/2018
Hi, I'm the writer of the recipe. We like this spread with 2 medium-size cloves, but if you have concerns or if you're using large cloves, start with less, the cheese's flavors will intensify overnight. You always can add more garlic if it suits you. ***12.20.18 UPDATE*** Instead of crackers, spread some cheese down the middle of a piece of salami, and roll up into a cone. Nice for an appetizer tray or snack board. Read More
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(13)
12 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 9
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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lutzflcat
Allstar
Rating: 5 stars
12/20/2018
Hi, I'm the writer of the recipe. We like this spread with 2 medium-size cloves, but if you have concerns or if you're using large cloves, start with less, the cheese's flavors will intensify overnight. You always can add more garlic if it suits you. ***12.20.18 UPDATE*** Instead of crackers, spread some cheese down the middle of a piece of salami, and roll up into a cone. Nice for an appetizer tray or snack board. Read More
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(13)
Rachel Monfredo
Rating: 4 stars
10/01/2013
Update: The garlic in this recipe is overpowering by the next day... Should cut the amount by half or more... Read More
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Christina
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Rating: 5 stars
01/20/2015
FABULOUS! I will never buy that overly expensive Boursin cheese from the store again...this was even better, and super simple to make too!!!! Thanks, lutzflcat, for sharing such a wonderfully delicious recipe! :) Read More
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Mary Campbell Reeves
Rating: 5 stars
02/20/2017
I didn't have vermouth so I substituted Red Wine Vinegar. Came out awesome! Read More
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Cheryl
Rating: 5 stars
12/26/2016
This was very easy to make and everyone loved it!! Read More
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karin
Rating: 5 stars
10/19/2014
VERY GOOD Read More
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MrsFisher0729
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Rating: 5 stars
10/16/2014
This spread is really yummy on crackers! I enjoyed having a homemade version of such an expensive cheese. Read More
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bellepepper
Rating: 5 stars
04/06/2016
I made this to use in the recipe for Baked Cod with Boursin Cheese also on this site subbing this recipe for the Boursin Cheese. I made half of the recipe as written which was plenty to coat the top of two fish filets. In fact I had a little leftover which was great on crackers. This is a snap to put together and one that I ll definitely make again! Thanks lutzflcat! Read More
Doberfarm
Rating: 5 stars
09/27/2020
I ? this! I make some version of it every week. A pinch of this; a pinch of that, and it's whipped together in a few minutes. Way better and less expensive than the premade stuff. I use garlic powder instead of fresh cloves, also a little onion powder and white pepper. The dried herbs vary with my mood. Read More
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